Real Madrid face Leipzig with Bernabeu form pointing to another Champions League win

Real Madrid host RB Leipzig at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with the Spanish side aiming to maintain their perfect start to this Champions League campaign. The match begins at 19:00 GMT.

The hosts have impressed going forward and arrive in strong form, while Leipzig’s poor record away from home makes the trip to Madrid a particularly demanding test.

Match details and broadcasters

The game will be played at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.

Coverage will be available on Canal+ Foot and myCANAL in France; SuperSport Premier League and New World Sport in sub-Saharan Africa; DAZN and Proximus Pickx in Belgium; Blue Sport in Switzerland; Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands; Movistar Liga de Campeones in Spain; Paramount+ and beIN XTRA in the United States; beIN Sports in North Africa; and DAZN in Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria.

Recent meetings

Real Madrid have a narrow advantage in the recent head-to-head record, winning two of their four meetings with RB Leipzig, alongside one draw and one defeat. The Madrid side did, however, lose twice to German clubs last season.

Their latest four encounters were:

– 6 March 2024, Champions League: Real Madrid 1-1 RB Leipzig – 13 February 2024, Champions League: RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid – 25 October 2022, Champions League: RB Leipzig 3-2 Real Madrid – 14 September 2022, Champions League: Real Madrid 2-0 RB Leipzig

Leipzig have also struggled in Spain, going three away matches without a win against LaLiga teams, with one draw and two defeats.

Contrasting form

Real Madrid have won three successive matches in all competitions. Following an extraordinary 4-3 Champions League comeback against Roma, they recorded a convincing 4-1 league victory over Sevilla.

They are unbeaten in Europe this season and have won six consecutive matches at the Bernabeu since Jose Mourinho’s return. The club will be looking to extend that run before the upcoming Clasico.

Leipzig’s form is far less encouraging. They suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat by Bayern Munich after an inconsistent European start that has brought one win and one loss. Martin Demichelis’ side have lost their past four away games, conceding 15 goals in the process.

Their Champions League record is also worrying, with only two victories in their last 12 matches in the competition. They have failed to win any of their past seven away games in the tournament and need a response to prevent themselves falling further behind in the qualification race.

Prediction and odds

Real Madrid’s attacking strength and home form make them clear favourites, while Leipzig’s defensive problems on the road suggest the match could be open.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 3-1 win for Real Madrid. The listed odds are 1.25 for a Real Madrid victory, 6.50 for a draw and 10.00 for a Leipzig win.